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Hummus vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hummus and Mung bean different?

  • Mung bean is higher than Hummus in Folate, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 136% more than Hummus.
  • Hummus contains 25 times more Sodium than Mung bean. Hummus contains 379mg of Sodium, while Mung bean contains 15mg.

Hummus, commercial and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Hummus
Hummus
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10
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Calcium +247.4%
Contains more Iron +176.2%
Contains more Magnesium +166.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.5%
Contains more Potassium +446.5%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Contains more Copper +78.6%
Contains more Manganese +33.9%
Contains more Selenium +215.4%
Hummus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Calcium +247.4%
Contains more Iron +176.2%
Contains more Magnesium +166.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.5%
Contains more Potassium +446.5%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Contains more Copper +78.6%
Contains more Manganese +33.9%
Contains more Selenium +215.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Hummus
Hummus
0
:
10
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin A +280%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1347%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more Folate +653%
Hummus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +280%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1347%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more Folate +653%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
Hummus
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3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +734.8%
Contains more Water +635.8%
Contains more Protein +202%
Contains more Carbs +338.2%
Contains more Other +104.9%
Hummus
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more Fats +734.8%
Contains more Water +635.8%
Contains more Protein +202%
Contains more Carbs +338.2%
Contains more Other +104.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
Hummus
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1
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2408.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +840.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Hummus
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2408.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +840.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hummus Mung bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 7.9g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 9.6g 1.15g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 166kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Hummus
Fiber 6g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 38mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 2.44mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 71mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 176mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 228mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 379mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 1.83mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.527mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.773mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 2.6µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 30IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 83µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.161g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.384g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Mung bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Hummus
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.089g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/nutrients
  2. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.